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Nestled in the heart of Norfolk’s breath-taking beauty, Holt is the perfect base for discovering idyllic countryside living.
From Queen’s Meadow, you can discover an abundance of walks and cycling routes. Metres from your doorstep is the stunning, award-winning 100-acre Holt Country Park with an adventure playground, tearoom, sensory garden, picnic areas and colour-coded woodland walks including accessible trails. Alternatively, unwind at nearby Spouts Hill; a green oasis perfect for a calming stroll, picnic or playing games.
Holt’s flint-stone ‘yards’, brings an enchanting mix of independent shops, bakeries, cafés, antique stores, and galleries. Browse the exceptional Bakers & Larners Department Store, offering everything from furniture and gardening to fashion and a food hall. For everyday amenities there is a convenience store, post office, doctors, and dentist close to hand.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, Byfords – celebrated for its emphasis on Norfolk produce – is the perfect spot. Or why not try The King’s Head for a drink by the fire or a delicious home-cooked meal.
Community spirit thrives with a selection of clubs and societies to get involved with. Sundays in Holt can be spent browsing the weekly market full of regional foods and wares. Holt Festival comes alive every July with an eclectic mix of music, art and culture. Later in the year, the holiday season is ushered in with Holt’s Christmas Lights’ event and its now legendary ‘Panto Horse Race’ which has become a major festive feature in the county.
Close By
Queen’s Meadow is perfectly located for experiencing Norfolk’s impressive countryside and coastline, with many beautiful beaches within a 20-minute drive. Just four miles north of Holt is Cley next the Sea, famed for its nature reserve and exquisite views. This is a renowned starting point to take the three-mile coastal walk to Blakeney Point – a popular location to see the seals that inhabit the coastline.
The quintessential seaside towns of Sheringham and Cromer are just a few miles away by road. Both offer excellent days out exploring the pristine pebble and sand beaches, perusing the museums and arcades that pepper the seafront or sampling the freshest seafood whilst overlooking rows of colourful beach huts.
For a tranquil spot steeped in history, visit English Heritage’s Baconsthorpe Castle, or try your hand at Morse code and walk the in the steps of service men and women at nearby Langham Dome Museum.
Lose yourself in nostalgia upon the heritage trains of the North Norfolk Railway, where you can enjoy special events and dining experiences whilst taking in the stunning coastal scenery.
For larger town and city life, Norwich and King’s Lynn are easily reached by train or car for a day of shopping, theatre, museums and award-winning bars and restaurants. By rail from Sheringham station you can reach Cromer in eight minutes, Norwich in under an hour and London Liverpool Street in under three hours.
Education
Holt Community Primary School, just a short walk from home, is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and offers education for children ages 4 to 11. Younger children have a choice of several nurseries including Stepping Stones Day Nursery which is under five-minutes’ walk. Neighbouring village schools include Kelling Primary School and Sheringham High School, both rated ‘Good’.* For the independent choice, Gresham’s – comprising of three schools in the town – provides high-quality education for children aged from three through to sixth form.
